PHOTOS: Nahville Zoo unveils red-backed saki exhibit to boost rainforest awareness
There's a brand-new reason to check out the Nashville Zoo with a special exhibit opening soon that brings the Amazon rainforest right here to Middle Tennessee....
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Metro Water Services asks Nashvillians to stagger irrigation due to drought conditions
What This Story Is About Metro Water Services (MWS) is asking customers to stagger when they water their lawns due to record-high water usage this summer. Why It Matters To help alleviate the strain on the system, the utility asks that: Odd number addresses water only on Monday, ...
Artisans arrive at Gaylord Opryland for 43rd ‘A Country Christmas’
What This Story Is About Artisans are arriving in Nashville to carve ICE! at Gaylord Opryland. Why It Matters The artists from Harbin, China, are generational talent and will turn two million pounds of ice into holiday displays. What Happens Next The display will be open to the p...
Artisans arrive from overseas to begin work on Gaylord Opryland Resort's holiday ice sculptures
As the holiday season approaches, Gaylord Opryland Resort is welcoming the artisans who will sculpt millions of pounds of ice for the famous holiday attraction "ice!" featuring Home Alone. The 40 artisans are from Harbin, China, which is known as "Ice City." The trip is more than...
Home Alone comes to life in ice: Chinese artisans arrive at Gaylord Opryland
Nashville's holiday spirit is about to get a major upgrade, thanks to a team of ice-carving pros traveling more than 6,400 miles to work their magic.
4-month-old girl dies in Nashville, mother’s boyfriend charged
What This Story Is About A 4-month-old girl was taken off life support after suffering severe internal head injuries, including retinal hemorrhaging, while being watched by the mother’s boyfriend. Why It Matters The boyfriend, 32-year-old Bobby Randall Conner, was convicted of ch...
Metro Water Services asking residents to conserve water by reducing irrigation schedules
Metro Water Services is asking residents with automatic irrigation systems to stagger their schedules to conserve water.
Water service urges Nashville residents to limit irrigation amid high demand. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Metro Water Services is asking customers with automatic irrigation systems to water overnight and follow a staggered schedule as drought and hot weather strain the system’s pumping capacity. Why It Matters MWS said it treated and pumped a record hourly ra...
Fall Guide 2026: The Season’s Must-See Museum and Gallery Exhibitions
Andrew Combs at Julia Martin Gallery and a West Nashville Art Crawl top our autumn highlights
Fall Guide 2026: A Bag Full of Musical Treats
From Johnny Blue Skies at Bridgestone Arena to Medium Build at Brooklyn Bowl and beyond, here are our picks from a jam-packed concert season
Fall Guide 2026: This Season’s Most Anticipated Arts Events
A futuristic art show at the Frist, a superhero opera, the Nashville Film Festival and more can’t-miss autumn events
Parents weigh in on new Waymo teen account
Teenagers have a new way to get around town. The driverless rideshare app Waymo is debuting its latest feature rides for teens with parental permission. Nashville is the second city to test it out. With a parent's consent, young riders ages 13 to 17 can now catch a driverless rid...
Hospital announces plans to bring labor and delivery services back to Henry County
What This Story Is About West Tennessee Healthcare announced plans Wednesday to bring back labor and delivery services to WTH Henry County Hospital. What Happens Next WTH’s goal is to begin welcoming deliveries in spring of 2027. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - West Tennessee Healthcar...
Titans prepare for Winston as Giants QB Dart ruled out for season
What This Story Is About The Tennessee Titans will travel to face the New York Giants on Sunday, who are without their starting quarterback, Jaxson Dart. Why It Matters The Tennessee Titans will now prepare to face the Giants’ backup quarterback, Jameis Winston. What Happens Next...
Band Absolute Silence to hold event to benefit Isaiah 117 House
Ocean Way Nashville Studios is one of those places where a ton of big names have recorded. Dolly Parton. Bon Jovi. Taylor Swift. It's a pretty great venue for band Absolute Silence, as they remember where they started. "Different sidewalks," laughed Steven Okoniewski, sitting nex...
North Nashville teen killed steps from home days before family planned to move
What This Story Is About A 16-year-old’s father says his son was the victim of several attacks before he was shot and killed Tuesday night near his home at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments in North Nashville. Why It Matters The teen’s father says Avanya Moore-Harris’ mot...
Celebratin’ 9 to 5: Here are all the ways to participate in Nashville’s Dolly Day 🦋
What This Story Is About Music City is celebrating Dolly Day on September 25. WSMV4 has rounded up everything you need to know to participate in the holiday honoring the Queen of Country. Why It Matters Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s favorite daughter, died in August at the age of 80....
Buffalo Exchange sets opening date for East Nashville location
Buffalo Exchange has set its opening date for its second Nashville location.
Nashvillians asked to adjust irrigation schedules due to 'overwhelming' demand
Do you have an automatic irrigation system at your home? If so, Metro Water Services is asking you to stagger your watering schedule to help reduce "overwhelming" demand....
Tennessee lawmakers push back on rules for state oversight of downtown Nashville tourism district
Tennessee’s new law giving the state more say over downtown Nashville’s tourism district is still moving forward.
Howl-o-ween fun: Pups and people can celebrate Halloween at Titans Tito’s & Tails Dog Day
Who says Halloween is just for humans? Nashville's four-legged friends are getting their own spooky celebration, complete with treats and prizes.
Nintendo's Pikmin world comes to downtown Nashville with October citywide adventure
Pikmin fans are getting something special in downtown Nashville this October with the Nashville Pikmin Gathering from Nintendo of America.
Nashville's Chris Sanders to be inducted into Ohio State Hall of Fame
The Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome nine new members this fall, with a special honor for one standout who shined in athletics.
Nashville Symphony's Financial Challenges Are 'Significant'
Nonprofit to restructure as it faces fiscal difficulties amplified by recent death of longtime patron Martha Ingram
Nashville Symphony doesn’t have enough cash to maintain current operations, CEO says
What This Story Is About The Nashville Symphony says it “doesn’t have sufficient cash on hand to sustain operations at its current level.” Why It Matters The Nashville Symphony’s performances and events bring in hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. What Happens Next The or...
Where are the hurricanes? The Atlantic just broke a century-old record
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - We are now well into September, which is traditionally the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, but not a single hurricane has formed in the Atlantic Basin. This lack of severe weather in that region is something we haven’t seen this late in the season...
Nashville man faces attempted criminal homicide charge after Crowe Drive shooting
A man is facing serious charges after detectives linked him to a shooting using surveillance footage and a witness account.
Nashville homicide suspect dies in Atlanta
Genesis Denton, 32, was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that stemmed from an armed robbery at the Mall at Green Hills on Feb. 4, 2025.
More jobs, higher costs? Neighbors weigh Nashville’s corporate growth
As Nashville continues attracting major companies and corporate investment, some people who already call the city home are asking what that growth will mean....
New Nissan Stadium set for February 2027 completion
The new Nissan Stadium is entering the final five months of construction, with the first spaces expected to be turned over to the Titans in January 2027....
Cloudy & cool temps for remainder of week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Welcome to astronomical Fall! It began Tuesday evening at 7:05 p.m.. Today, prepare for temperatures to feel like fall as clouds and drizzle persist. Even a potential streak of 80-degree plus high temperatures could end in Nashville! There is an upper di...
Critic's Pick — Music City Mondays: '9 to 5'
3:40, 8 & 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Belcourt
Critic's Pick: Kacey Musgraves
Sept. 27-28 at Bridgestone Arena
16-year-old boy fatally shot at apartments on Dickerson Pike, MNPD says
Homicide and Specialized Investigations detectives are investigating a fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy.
Critic's Pick — 'All the Daughters: Care, Militancy & Inheritance'
Sept. 24-25 at Space 204, Vanderbilt University
Nashville Songwriters Awards: Honoring the creators behind the biggest hits
The people behind music's biggest hits are getting the recognition they deserve. The Nashville Songwriters Awards took over the Ryman Auditorium Tuesday evening, an event that honors the creators who write the songs but rarely sing them on stage. Notable winners at the event incl...
Nashville council members hold downtown meeting on proposal to ban right turns on red
A split-second decision behind the wheel could soon come with a longer wait at some Nashville intersections. Metro leaders are weighing a plan to ban right turns on red at 59 of the city's busiest pedestrian intersections. Supporters say the change could save lives, while critics...
Three 16-year-olds shot in a month in Nashville
This marks the third 16-year-old shot in Nashville over a one-month span. That number hits home for Tara Williams, who lost her 18-year-old son Alijah to gun violence in 2018....
Ground delay issued for Nashville airport. Here’s what we know
What This Story Is About The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay for flights headed to Nashville International Airport after initially issuing a ground stop Wednesday afternoon. What Happens Next The ground stop was scheduled to last from 1:20 p.m. until 2:30 p....